CGC Create, Chat & Chill Editions
Our Paint & Sip events are created for you to meet other like-minded women while exploring your creative side and opening your imagination to create amazing art pieces.
What We Offer
✨ Guided speed-friending rounds so everyone gets a chance to chat
✨ No awkwardness — prompts provided
✨ Small group activities
✨ Time to stay, mingle and grab drinks
✨ A friendly, inclusive and supportive space
Important Info:
How It Works
You arrive & get settled
The bar/restaurant is open to order alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and food.
You will sit down at a table with other people
Materials are all provided
Free mingling at the end
Join the group chat as soon as you have a ticket💬
Who is it for?
As CGC is a women community, we only allow women in our events. We are inclusive to trans-women too. All our events are for over 18+.
We hold multiple types of Paint & Sip sessions during the year. You will need to discover each of them as we create the events for you.
What can I expect?
Leave with new numbers in your phone
Find your go-to brunch girls
Stop feeling like you have no one to message on weekends
Build real friendships, not just Instagram mutuals
When?
We aim to host these events every month.
Our events have limited spaces., which usually sell out. We advise booking your slot as soon as you see the event going live.
Each event includes a private group chat so you can stay connected before and after.
Location
Most of our events are hosted at The Castle Inn Pub.
These events are private.
Address:
The Castle Inn
38 Castle Street
Cambridge
CB3 0AJ
Frequently Asked Questions
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CGC Paint & Sip Socials are designed to bring women together through creativity, connection, and feel-good experiences — no pressure, just good energy.
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Not at all. This is a social, not a class — it’s all about relaxing, having fun, and getting creative in your own way.
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Your ticket includes all materials needed for the activity (e.g. painting tools, brushes, etc) and access to a curated, welcoming social experience.
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Food and drinks will be available to purchase from the venue.
The venue offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as food, depending on your requirements.
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Yes — you’re welcome to stay, chat and enjoy drinks at the venue after the main event finishes.
Most Paint & Sip socials run for around 2-3 hours, giving you plenty of time to paint, relax, and connect.
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Tickets are non-refundable but transferable to another eligible attendee (women, 18+) up to 24 hours before the event.
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Yes. Tickets will be checked on arrival by a CGC admin member, so please ensure the ticket is in your name and make sure you bring your ID as the event is hosted in a bar.
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Yes. This is a very relaxed event, imagine going out for a couple of drinks with friends but doing something creative at the same time.
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Acrylic paint dries fairly quickly, but it may still be slightly wet when you leave. We’ll guide you on how to transport it safely.
Normal painting dries quick but we advice being careful when taking it home.
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Whatever makes you feel comfortable and confident.
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We keep our events intentionally small (around 15–25 people) to create a more intimate and relaxed atmosphere.
TERMS & CONDITIONS – INCLUSIVITY & ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE
Eligibility & Attendance
Cambridge Girls Circle events and communities are intended for women only.
We welcome trans women and anyone who identifies as a woman to attend our events and participate in our community.
By purchasing a ticket or attending an event, you agree to:
Respect the identity, boundaries and experiences of all attendees
Behave in a manner that aligns with our community values
Follow our Code of Conduct
Cambridge Girls Circle reserves the right to refuse entry or remove any individual whose behaviour is deemed inappropriate, disruptive, discriminatory, or in violation of our values, without refund.